Saigon Sisters
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
90
Score
Saigon Sisters appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Saigon Sisters on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/RUSTY.MUST CLEAN.
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Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 18, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO ALSO INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER (*MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND UNDER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 3, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 , NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLE WHERE THE CADCO OVEN IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SALADS IN GRAB-N-GO COOLER, LABELS MUST CONTAIN COMMON NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, AND BUSINESS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO ADD LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND KEEP TH THE CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jan 19, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON PREP TABLE SHELVING UNIT SURFACE, HOLDING CADCO OVEN. INFORMED THE MANAGER THAT ALL SERVICES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST STAINS/SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURED SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAPE USED AS MEANS OF REPAIR ON PLASTIC ELECTRICAL WIRE HOUSING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED RAW WOOD PANEL IN FRONT OF HOT HOLDING STATIONS AT FRONT COUNTER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 31, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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May 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING DATE LABELS ON THE COOKED MEATS (CHICKEN, PORK BELLY)IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPING IS LEAKING UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 29, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK.
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May 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FALLEN DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST RESAND OR REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3COMP SINK AND OTHER HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 20, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE GRAB AND GO REACH IN COOLER HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE THE CATCH PAN AREA AND THE TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED IS RUSTY AND UNSANITARY, CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE UNITS IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR DRAINS ARE DIRTY, SCRUB AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN TO REDUCE THE ORGANIC MATTER WHERE SMALL FLIES CAN BREED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO SANITIZE THE DELI PREP AND CUTTING AREA.
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Sep 9, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED TO MAKE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS; ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FILTERS OF HOOD MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saigon Sisters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saigon Sisters on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saigon Sisters?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Saigon Sisters.
Has Saigon Sisters' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saigon Sisters have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saigon Sisters means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Saigon Sisters inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saigon Sisters is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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